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Review by Radmila

"Well explains,,,"

Chicago, IL teacher:
Dovile R.

Review by Angela R Joned

"The Instructor was excellent, knowledgeable, professional, friendly & acccomodating. Felicia went so far as to provide s crucial piece of equipment I was

missing."

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Chicago, IL teacher:
Felicia A.

Review by Gaye

"Dovile is knowledgeable and patient. She has showed me ways to improve what little I know and move forward."

Chicago, IL teacher:
Dovile R.

Review by Carolyn

"My grand-daughters (10-14) visited Crafty Table during the Thanksgiving Holiday of 2014 when they traveled to Chicago from Phoenix, Az. They were introdu

ced to hand-stitching & how to thread a sewing machine. They made wallets& pillows from a wide variety of fabrics & stuffing material. They arrived hesitant of their skills but left capable of describing their projects in-depth. Using millinery terms. They even helped me to construct a beautiful pillow that I treasure from that day. The Crafty Table Sewing Day with their Chicago Grandma ranked higher than Navy Pier in their memory banks!"

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Chicago, IL teacher:
Felicia A.

Review by Alexa

"Dovile is so great!"

Chicago, IL teacher:
Dovile R.

Review by Marlene

"I
I,e working with her"

Chicago, IL teacher:
Dovile R.

Review by Angela R Joned

"my instructor Felicia was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, patient & extremely helpful. I learned so much in the half hour class. She was able to improvi

se when I was missing an important component to my machine. She truly is a genius. I scheduled another session at the conclusion of my 1st class, but find I must cancel due to physical problems. I am disabled with severe arthritis & her class is on the 3 rd floor. She carried my machine up for me & I made it up the stairs but when I got home later that evening my knees were so swollen I had to ice them & take pain medication. I know I cannot do that again & will let my instructor know it is not het fault."

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Chicago, IL teacher:
Felicia A.

Review by Olabisi

"Felicia teaches very well she is very very explanatory and patient to teach you to your understanding I Am giving her Five stars."

Chicago, IL teacher:
Felicia A.

Review by Georgina Kazan

"Angela is awesome! She is kind, patient, organized, gives clear instructions and very easy to work with. My dogs barked the entire time and my home is

less than white-glove clean; but she puts you at ease and you never feel talked down too or judged in any way. You will not be sorry for choosing her as your teacher."

About Karen J.

About Karen

I'm a life coach/counselor who'd love to help you get the most out of your life. Rev. Karen J. is an experienced and professional teacher, instructor, and counselor. An expert in Kabbalah, Karen is able to use ancient wisdom with modern techniques to help you to zero in on your issues in a fun, friendly, and helpful manner. She will assist you in resolving problems and gently steer you towards the unique and individual path that is right for you.

As an educator and library presenter, Karen was named one of 2008's "Best of the Best Presenters" at public libraries in the North Suburban Library System. She speaks to groups about Kabbalah, Feng Shui, Numerology, Dream Interpretation, Introduction to Meditation for Stress Reduction and Teaches Reading Tarot. She has provided the entertainment and expertise to help raise hundreds of th

ousands of dollars for charities over the years, including University of Illinois at Chicago G.I.L.D. and Hadassah. Karen is also available for Mardi Gras events and Corporate Holiday Parties.

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Reviews

Linda P. April 28, 2016·Meditation·In home

Caring and motivational

Linda April 28, 2016·Meditation·In studio

Excellent

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Karen J.

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Karen J.

Wheeling, IL 60090

(2)

starting at

$60
/ 60-min

About Dovile R.

About Dovile

I began teaching while studying in Art Institute. My first students were 5 to 7 yr. old kids. It was very challenging, but also very rewarding. I was teaching them skills, they were teaching me patience. Later the age of my students grew, until I ended up teaching the same students I was in the same classes just 6 months ago. Again another challenge. I love challenges and even more I love helping others to overcome them. My philosophy about teaching is that everybody can learn, it is only the way how we learn is different for different people. Another very important thing - I strive to be creative, respectful and approachable.

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Ratna June 22, 2018·Jewelry Design·In home

Kept cancelling. Unresponsive to my texts. Not my type of teacher as she was very unproffesional.

Riya June 22, 2018·Jewelry Design·In home

Horrible. Kept on cancelling. Never got to see her.

Gaye B. May 6, 2018·Jewelry Design·Online

Dovile is knowledgeable and patient. She has showed me ways to improve what little I know and move forward.

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Dovile R.

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Dovile R.

Villa Park, IL 60181

(16)

starting at

$20
/ 30-min

About Nicole B.

About Nicole

Nicole is available to teach lessons for students of all levels. Beginning her singing career when she was 7, she most recently sang at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, was a winner of the international CS Competition in musical theatre, and is a Chicago F.A.M.E. finalist for Jazz and popular music. Combined with her training and professional experience, Nicole teaches singers to switch gracefully between multiple styles. She practices what she preaches: one night she might be singing Beyoncé, and the next morning she might be singing Handel's Messiah!

Nicole has been a young artist for Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Metropolitan International Music Festival, and for Tiroler Opern Programm, under international instructors, including Elizabeth Bachman (from the Metropolitan Opera), Kim Josephson (Metropolitan Opera), Sharon Cheng (Caramoor),

Michael Fennely (Carnegie Hall), Wei-En Hsu (Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra), and Candace Evans (Santa Fe Opera). Nicole earned her Associates in Theatre from Brigham Young University ('12) and went on to acquire her BM in Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University ('14). Nicole obtained additional training from Boston University, Elon University, and the University of Alaska Anchorage.

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Richard Lentz July 2, 2018·Accent Reduction·In studio

I’m very satisfied with Nicole’s observations on my pronunciation on words that needed corrections such as phonetic sounds .

Joe M. May 17, 2018·Italian·In home

Thank you Nicole

Ari April 25, 2018·Piano·In home

Ari my 6 year old son loved his first lesson. He'll definitely continue with Nicole.
Thank you.

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Nicole B.

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Nicole B.

Chicago, IL 60640

(4)

starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Anna H.

About Anna

Hovet Fashion Studio employs the top fashion designers in Chicago to teach you all things fashion related and work hands-on with you to guide you through the fashion projects of your choice. Instructors: Anna, Maria, Angela, and Agnes.

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Anna H.

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Anna H.

Chicago, IL 60612

starting at

$60
/ 60-min

About Austin E.

About Austin

I've been playing chess for about 8 years. Aside from being a strong player, I also have experience tutoring players of all ages and skill levels. This includes my time instructing a competitive and successful high school chess team as well as serving as a personal tutor for different people in their homes. Of the hours I have formally tutored, I have amassed a 5 star rating on a comparable website.

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Drake February 12, 2017·Chess·In studio

Really accommodating on scheduling the session. When it cam to the lesion, he quickly assessed where to begin and made it fun while informative.

Clyde July 18, 2016·Chess·In home

Exceptional gentleman and very professional. Arrived ahead of time 5 minutes which is ideal and took time to chat with Clyde which is fantastic. Clyde enjoyed the time with Austin and is already looking forward to next Sunday. Perfectly executed Austin!

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Austin E.

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Austin E.

Chicago, IL 60657

(2)

starting at

$30
/ 30-min

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About Rush F.

About Rush

I'm hoping to get to work with students who want to dive right into mastering their camera and all it has to offer, whether we're shooting on film or digital, both of which I can offer instruction in. Learning to be in absolute control of your camera and how your settings will affect your photos is key to creating your images & making sure they come out exactly the way you envision them. Our time together will be a full immersion into light-writing. Over the years, I have had approximately 4 years of cumulative formal instruction on the subject, and have been freelancing since 2011, for events such as weddings, anniversaries, baby/bridal showers, graduation and engagement photos, live concerts, and just about anything else you can think of. Previously a Photography student of Daytona State College in Florida, I made the move up to Chicago

in 2015, and am currently studying at Harold Washington College. In the spring I will graduate with my Art Studio AFA. I genuinely look forward to any time spent with someone with a desire to hone their craft, and hope to bring more inspiration to those wanting to bring forth their vision. Aside from photography, I also teach a handful of other subjects that you or someone else may be interested in!

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Reviews

Charlotte C. January 24, 2018·Photography·Online

Rush is really nice and answered all my questions, he gave me tips and tricks, and different kind of photographs I could take. So if you're looking for a photography teacher then you have to give Rush a shot!

Marcela Z. January 12, 2018·Photography·Online

Really helpful.

Miguel D. December 3, 2017·Photography·In studio

Rush is awesome! He broke down the camera into easy-to-understand steps and focused on areas I was struggling with. I learned a lot in a very short amount time.

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Rush F.

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Rush F.

Chicago, IL 60608

(5)

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Ryan D.

About Ryan

I've been playing and teaching the game of bridge for the past 24 years. I love this game, and I love introducing it to others so they can share in the joy of bridge. I've taught people from age 8 to age 75 and everywhere in between. My goal is to make the lessons fun because this is a game, and the only reason to play a game is to have fun.

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About Pierre P.

About Pierre

Over 10 years of experience in the Fitness/Sports Industry, Management, Customer service and mentoring/supervising children of all ages; A unmatched passion for sports and inspiring the youth. Very active community member and leader.Professional Basketball playing experience and training & Successful Basketball Coach/Trainer and Referee.

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